Nigeria, June 20 -- The Nigerian National Coalition Group (NNCG) led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as a political party.

The group applied to be registered as the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).

The electoral body, on Friday, acknowledged the application dated 19 June.

The politicians behind the formation of the party, apart from Atiku, include former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, his Rivers counterpart, Rotimi Amaechi, and Umar Ardo, a former aide to President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Details to follow.

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